Having spent thirty days hammering out a novel for Nanowrimo, I found myself far more exhausted than I believed myself to be. Several times, I have parked myself in front of my laptop with the thought process of editing. However, knowing that my deadline is just around the corner has done nothing to drive the editing process. So, I have spent the past week, sleeping, relaxing and desperately trying to fight of this years round of bronchitis. Now, having procrastinated long enough, I have dragged myself to my favorite Starbucks, purchased a green tea latte and a slice banana walnut loaf. And the procrastination continues as I choose to update my blog instead of editing this novel.
Although, I will continue participating in Nanowrimo for years to come, I do not believe that I will use it to write a novel that is suppose to be ready to send to the editor the next month.
-Lady Kaitlyn-
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Sunday, December 2, 2012
2012 Nano Ends
We gathered around a table, the eight able to be at the last write-in. Most of us far past the 50k goal but still attempting to actually finish our novels. I myself finished just before 8:30 having pushed past 100k. We cheer on the two at the table attempting to finish the Nano goal. There are two more in our chat room fighting for the end as well. Word wars are being pushed every half hour to increase word counts. Yet, nine o'clock strikes, the two at the table are now finished, but we have to change locations. The decision is made to go home and continue online to the midnight push.
I have to make a stop at the store to get cupcakes for my son, whose birthday will be forever pushed to Dec. 1. He had the audacity to insist on being born in Nov. and despite my pleadings and the doctors attempts, he was emergency c-sectioned out at 1:59 pm Nov. 30, 2011. The emergency c-section was due to his refusal to stay in any longer and his heart now where near able to survive a natural birth.
I make it home around ten and join the online push. I missed one of the nanoers passing her goal. We are watching the buddy boards as others in our region begin to verify their winnings. Last man sprinting at just under 2,500 words to go. One other finishing her novel. The count down begins ten mins left. Cheers for the last man as he announces his word count and verifies. We have at least twenty people make the goal.
Dec. 1, sometime around six, people begin gathering in the chat room. Everyone has spent the day napping. I myself managed to take a nap in the midst of celebrating my son's first birthday. Lots of pictures, a few cupcakes and a family meal. Everyone is tired. They discuss their goals for their novels. A few of us happy with what Nov. has produced and making preparations for publication. Everyone is giving their opinions. Personally, I believe one should walk away from their novels for at least a month before beginning the editing process, however, I am also aware that I have a Jan. 4th deadline to get my novel to my editor. Even as I type this I am considering the prologue that must be written and a mysterious meeting that will open my novel.
The 2012 Nanowrimo was just the beginning of what I hope to be a livable writing career. Continue to follow me as my process continues.
LadyKaitlyn
I have to make a stop at the store to get cupcakes for my son, whose birthday will be forever pushed to Dec. 1. He had the audacity to insist on being born in Nov. and despite my pleadings and the doctors attempts, he was emergency c-sectioned out at 1:59 pm Nov. 30, 2011. The emergency c-section was due to his refusal to stay in any longer and his heart now where near able to survive a natural birth.
I make it home around ten and join the online push. I missed one of the nanoers passing her goal. We are watching the buddy boards as others in our region begin to verify their winnings. Last man sprinting at just under 2,500 words to go. One other finishing her novel. The count down begins ten mins left. Cheers for the last man as he announces his word count and verifies. We have at least twenty people make the goal.
Dec. 1, sometime around six, people begin gathering in the chat room. Everyone has spent the day napping. I myself managed to take a nap in the midst of celebrating my son's first birthday. Lots of pictures, a few cupcakes and a family meal. Everyone is tired. They discuss their goals for their novels. A few of us happy with what Nov. has produced and making preparations for publication. Everyone is giving their opinions. Personally, I believe one should walk away from their novels for at least a month before beginning the editing process, however, I am also aware that I have a Jan. 4th deadline to get my novel to my editor. Even as I type this I am considering the prologue that must be written and a mysterious meeting that will open my novel.
The 2012 Nanowrimo was just the beginning of what I hope to be a livable writing career. Continue to follow me as my process continues.
LadyKaitlyn
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